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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

A photo of Kozina holding her book, 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥

Zoe Kozina and the road to her first published book

By David Rhee, NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL March 14, 2024

It is difficult to write and illustrate a book, even a children’s book. Keeping motivation to work on drafts upon drafts, and also meticulously editing and drawing pictures is not as easy as some might...

Freelance photographer John Ling looks into his camera as he attempts to take a picture of a jumping athlete.

Out of frame

By Daphne Huang and Lillian Wang March 14, 2024

Freelance photographer John Ling recalls looking into his Sony Alpha One camera on a Friday night two years ago, capturing an MVHS football player from the sideline when — out of nowhere — another...

Lao at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference held in Richmond, Virginia this past November.

Student Spotlight: Lao creates award-winning composition

By Gaby Gutierrez, Chantilly High School March 14, 2024

When composing new music, senior Mikayla Lao starts with a simple melody that plays over and over in her head. “I first started [composing] around 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic,” Lao said....

“Argylle” features numerous superstars and celebrities, but none fulfill expectations

“Argylle” laughably fails its own mission

By Jillian Ju and Benjamin Zhang March 12, 2024

Spoilers for “Argylle” ahead  Headlined by a star-studded ensemble of names like Dua Lipa, John Cena and Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew Vaughn’s comedy action film “Argylle” promised to be a...

Highlighting student entrepreneurs

By Taylor Kim, Mid-Pacific Institute March 12, 2024

Mid-Pacific is known for their tag line: Innovators. Artists. Individuals. What truly makes this saying come to life is the minds of the student body. Creativity is a big aspect on campus, exemplified...

According to the Country Music Association, 51% of U.S. adults listen to country music.

Is country music taking over the music industry?

By Olivia Cooks and Layla Martinez March 11, 2024

LOS ALAMITOS, CA -- The hootin’ and hollerin’ good times begin when country music starts playing, so throw on some boots and a stetson and get to line dancing! Thanks to artists like Morgan Wallen,...

Photo courtesy of rawpixel.com on Freepik (background), storyset on Freepik (violin and guitar), rocketpixel on Freepik (highlighter stroke), Freepik (piano, keyboard,
arrangement). Infographic by Esther Wang

A Musical Gift From Above

By Esther Wang, Parkway Central High School March 11, 2024

“When I was pregnant with him, I prayed that God will give me a child with musical talents. And God answered my prayer. Really, whatever that he has is from God,” LipTong Koh said. Junior Asher...

Senior Rafael Mekonnen has played the tenor and baritone saxophone, as well as piano. He started primarily playing the baritone in seventh grade and quit playing the piano due to time constraints.

Playing dreams

By Caleb Wright, Hebron High School March 11, 2024

Music notes rang from wall-to-wall and throughout every corner of the auditorium. The melody wrapped around every empty seat that would soon be filled with thousands of people. With the piece coming...

Sophomore Tuhina Pandit has transformed her passion for crochet into a thriving small business, @tuhinaa.crochetss on Instagram. Pandit makes a variety of products including custom crochet plushies for her clients.

Stitching dreams: sophomore’s thriving crochet business

By Lea Garcia-Salazar, Liberty High School - TX March 11, 2024

Click.  Clack.  Snip. Swish. Click.  The metallic echo of a crochet hook fills the room.  "Clack" rings the crochet hook once again; this time, weaving through the colorful strands.  ...

Freshmen Hayden Fredrick (left) and Carson Bender compete at speedcubing events in Pennsylvania and nearby states.

‘Speed Cubers’ put a twist on competition

By Kenzie Hirt and Seth Franco March 8, 2024

With the free time he had during the pandemic, freshman Carson Bender taught himself how to solve a Rubik’s Cube with a book from his mom, and he has been invested in competitive “speedcubing” ever...

Author of ‘SOLD’, McCormick, shares journey, writing book about trafficking

By Jumana Alsaadoon, Harrisonburg High School March 8, 2024

The tune of Backstreet Boys floated around the women's shelter as American journalist Patricia McCormick danced with the rescued girls. In 2004, McCormick got a tip-off about child trafficking, following...

“Argylle”: $200 million down the drain

By Rylan Ammerman, Walt Whitman High School March 8, 2024

★★☆☆☆ It’s time for audiences to meet a real cinematic misfire. In “Argylle,” espionage author Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) goes on the run after the events in her latest book...

Kylie Liao and Lillian Yee practice at Lynbrook tennis courts, modeling their hats crafted to accommodate high ponytails. Used with permission from Kylie Liao.

LILIE™ high-ponytail hats create impact beyond fashion

By Alexandra Wu, Lynbrook High School - CA March 7, 2024

It was finally here: the product junior Kylie Liao and Valley Christian High School student Lillian Yee had been working on for years came to life — sitting right in front of their eyes. Liao and Yee...

One Love tells Bob Marleys story  rise to fame during the violence in his home country of Jamaica

Reggae Icon Bob Marley’s Story is told in “One Love”

By Ritika Gupta and Ashlynn Suh March 7, 2024

On February 14th, Bob Marley: One Love premiered in theaters worldwide. The $70 million film focuses on Marley’s life in Jamaica and America. The plot centers around conflicts he faced becoming one of...

Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler) fight a battle to the death to determine whether or not Paul has the might to become emperor.

‘Dune: Part Two’ is an exquisite cinematic experience

By Arda Inegol, Burlingame High School - CA March 7, 2024

Miles of orange sand dunes traverse a gigantic screen that extends 80 feet from the ground to the ceiling of a fully-packed theater. The booming cheers of Fremen soldiers echo through the walls as opposing...

Behind the Scenes, Behind the Strike

By Olivia Shubak, North Allegheny Senior High School March 7, 2024

In 2023, the Writers Guild of America went on a historic strike that lasted for 148 days--second in length to one in 1998 by the margin of a few days. With the WGA having secured a tentative three year...

Strength Beyond Compare: Beth Brubaker’s breast cancer story uncovered in her and husband’s newly released book

By Ella Peabody, Highlands High School - KY March 7, 2024

Throughout life, individuals are bound to come across challenges. These confrontations present a certain unknown. Despite this fogginess, herein lies the key. For it is within these unknowns, seen initially...

In art classes like studio art, students are allowed to express themselves in different ways — this is the art teachers main goal.

Through classes, art teachers aim to grow art appreciation

By Light Dohrn, University of Chicago Laboratory High School March 6, 2024

“And you give really meaningful assignments.”  Lower school art teacher Allison Beaulieu reads this final sentence once, then again, smiling to herself. She folds up the letter from one of her...

The Netflix show “One Day” has become a new sensation, garnering 5.3 million views in its first four days on Netflix, according to Variety. The show secured first place on the streaming platform’s top 10 list in the U.K.

‘One Day’ tells a gut-wrenching, authentic story of young love

By Zoe Karibian, The American School in London March 5, 2024

Netflix's new series “One Day” is a love story with a controversial ending, as millions who read the bestselling novel by David Nicholls – or watched the disappointing film adaptation starring Anne...

TAHS junior Drew Escala modeling one of his recent designs on his Instagram page.

Tyrone Student Dives into Fashion Industry

By Olivia McMonagle and Becca Lewis March 5, 2024

Andrew Escala is probably best known at Tyrone High School for his talent on the basketball court. The junior guard was one of the team’s top scorers this season, helping lead the Golden Eagles to a...

As pictured, 86% of students polled prefer music during studying, while 14% prefer to not.

Sounds or silence

By Whitney Moffa, West Springfield High School - VA March 5, 2024

The overwhelming majority of students listen to music while studying. However, current research does not necessarily support any academic benefits from the practice, as music with lyrics can be detrimental...

As she smiles over at her friend, junior Jade Hotard works on a piece of fabric for an outfit for the fashion show. This is quite literally blood sweat and tears, Hotard said. So being able to show this off to people is really important to me.

From a dream to a seam

By Erica Deutsch, Prosper High School March 4, 2024

Seams come together, and fabric transforms into a garment as junior Jade Hotard designs clothing that helps her and others express themselves and feel confident. "I feel like it's one of the best ways...

Life Like You’ve Never Seen It Before: “Poor Things”

By Tegenn Jeffery, Huntington Beach High School March 4, 2024

Some movies just deserve the adjective “strange,” and “Poor Things” is one of them. It really is oh-so-odd and oh-so bizarre. Gently inspired by Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” and adapted...

Composer and conductor, ‘Yours Truly’

By Sebastian Garcia Gaytan, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology March 4, 2024

A cymbal’s crash and the boom of timpani drums echoed through Nobel Commons, followed by a swell in sound from the violins and beautiful accompaniment by the rest of the orchestra. This was the scene...

Young actress pursues success

By Chloe Beery, Xavier College Preparatory March 4, 2024

Macy Bonnett, a junior at Xavier and the lead in the school’s upcoming performance of “Mary Poppins,” has been performing for as long as she can remember. “It really started when she was about...

The Sun family sans the patriarch gather to come up with an important plan in Episode 5, “The Rolodex.”

STREAMING SERIES REVIEW: Netflix’s action-comedy with an Asian bent packs a punch with compelling brother dynamics

By Irene Sheen, Sunny Hills High School March 1, 2024

With flawlessly timed comedic reliefs and cut-throat action scenes, Netflix’s latest drama series, “The Brothers Sun,” sets the standard for perfecting the balance between wit and crime. Consisting...

Game of Throws gala-show performer Mark Wilder lowers himself to the ground and raises himself back up while balancing a ball atop a pole on his forehead.

Work Hard, Play Harder: Annual Game of Throws festival sees participants juggle competition, recreation

By Violet Tivol, Henry M. Gunn High School March 1, 2024

Work hard, play harder: The juggling community embodied this saying during their fifth annual Game of Throws Festival last weekend. From Jan. 19-21, jugglers from all over the world learned, competed...

Marking the 25th anniversary of the Pantone Color of the Year, 2024’s color is revealed: Peach Fuzz.

Stay peachy

By Yein Ahn, Parkway West High School March 1, 2024

On Dec. 7, 2023, Pantone announced the 2024 Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz. Unlike previous bold colors like Viva Magenta (2023) and Very Peri (2022), PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is a much softer, pinkish-orange...

Sludge content is multitasking squeezed onto a screen – except you don’t have to do anything but watch. With split screens incorporating “distraction” clips to be played simultaneously next to the original video, bursting with stimulating gameplay, slime videos, and nail art, viewers are prompted to stay and watch.

Can you read this in one go?

By Juho K. (‘26), International School of the Sacred Heart March 1, 2024

When’s the last time you watched a minute-long video on Instagram reels, TikToks, or YouTube shorts without scrolling immediately? As “sludge content” is becoming more prevalent across social media...

Burch Studio is located in Downtown Ventura, Calif. Its tucked away, and the entrance is lit with a LED sign. The studio provides a space for musicians to bond and create art together.

“Rock and Roll High”: The teen collective program at Burch Studio

By Audrey Szijj, Foothill Technology High School March 1, 2024

The music industry is ever-changing and in more recent years, there have been more young artists than ever. From Olivia Rodrigo to Tate Mcrae, younger artists are making their mark on the music industry...

A 2023 version of Snapchat (left) of junior Erica Tabohs compared to an older version (right) reveals the change of the app over the years. Snapchat+, AI, and hyper realistic Bitmojis have transformed the formerly simple look of the app.

One snap, thousands of stories

By Ray Collins and Kalki Legesse March 1, 2024

Since Snapchat’s launch in 2011, many users have felt subtle changes in the app’s use. The creators of Snapchat originally designed it as a place where people could freely express themselves to their...

Freshman Logan Odom is a published author and currently has three books available for purchase on Amazon.

Freshman author shares journey to publication

By Bailey Gorham, Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School March 1, 2024

While most freshmen are still trying to find their way through high school, Logan Odom already has a head start in that he is not only a student, but also a published author. Odom has written three different...

Brainstorming, senior Taryn Stilson writes poems in her journal. Stilsons favorite hobby is creative writing. Sometimes as I write, I just continue on an idea and then it kind of morphs into something else, Stilson said. So I think that thats what happened, and I created my own dystopian society. Mr. Smith said it was kind of Star Trek II accidentally – I dont watch Star Trek.

Writing serves as creative outlet for senior

By Kaya Miller, Prosper High School February 29, 2024

Typing away, pen to paper, thinking, senior Taryn Stilson escapes reality with the dystopian societies and complex storylines her imagination fabricates. "One day of recess in fifth grade, I got in...

A lifelong journey

By Sage Kelly, Parkway West High School February 29, 2024

Eyes closed, a musician woos the crowd with his polished alto saxophone. Each note flows to the next smoother than a serene brook, guiding in the direction of improvement. The crowd can feel the notes,...

Sullivan Sisters bring bluegrass to Evanston

Sullivan Sisters bring bluegrass to Evanston

By Marin Ubersox, Evanston Township High School February 28, 2024

On a blustery morning at the Evanston Farmers’ Market, patrons with arms full of produce stopped to listen to a beautiful sound drifting through the air on the wind. It floated past canvas tents displaying...

The traditional body expectations for dancers have led to issues with body image and mental health, and dancers often find themselves comparing their image to their peers.

The consequences of the traditional dancer’s body

By Skylar Powers, Ritenour High School February 28, 2024

Body image is an inherent part of the dance industry, and even though the traditional standards are being called out for being problematic, they still produce negative effects on young dancers. The...

Junior Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa displays an array of clothes found at @geesvirtualcloset on Instagram.

Step into junior Genesis’ online clothing shop

By Donovan Ochoa, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School February 28, 2024

Junior Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa is fighting against fast fashion while cleaning out her closet with her new clothing resale business, which she has run on Instagram since December 2023.  “A lot of...

Crescendo

By Arti Jain, Ladue Horton Watkins High School February 27, 2024

G flat. B, C, D flat. A sustained G sliding into an E flat. The slight crescendo into an explosive phrase, with violinists and cellists furiously sawing at their instruments. The clash of harmonies, melodies,...

Junior Tina Sum listens to the Serial true crime podcast in an alleyway.

Murdering the true crime narrative

By Isabelle Ling, Carlmont High School February 27, 2024

In the dimly lit corridors of human history, a storyteller has existed for centuries, where the plot isn't spun from an author's vivid imagination but instead etched in the crimes of true human experience:...

In most video games, players strive to be the richest, most powerful or skillful entity — though at the cost of time.

Pixels to problems: how game addictions work

By Apurva Krishnamurthy and Robert Yu February 27, 2024

From the peaceful villages of “Animal Crossing” to the ferocious battles fought in “Dark Souls,” video games offer a convenient escape from one’s daily routine. In most video games, players strive...

New app has students asking “What’s Fizzin’?

By Deuce Bechtold and Seamus McCarthy February 27, 2024

If you are a student at Jesuit, it's likely you received a strange follow request on Instagram from an account called Fizz Jesuit. Fizz is an app that was created by two Stanford students in 2020 as...

Mocktails are a fruity and fun nonalchoholic beverage option and a unique activity to do with friends or family. Mocktails have become more and more popular in recent years, as alcohol consumption has declined.

Mocktail Mania: Fruity, fizzy drinks offer nonalchoholic, fun beverage option

By Haley Maharry, University of Chicago Laboratory High School February 23, 2024

Ice crunches. A bottle cap hits the counter top with a hollow click. The scent of maraschino cherries hangs in the air. One of the most well-known mocktails is the Shirly Temple, made with Sprite or 7...

Junior Samantha Taylor and Senior Parkway South student Haley Parks posing next to Macy’s on 6th
street. Photo courtesy of Cristina Taylor

Marching Colt in New York

By Alyssa Weisenberg, Parkway Central High School February 23, 2024

This Thanksgiving, one of Parkway Central’s own Marching Colts marched in the United States’ most popular and broadcasted parade; the Macy’s Day parade. Junior Samantha Taylor, the 2022 All- Suburban...

The issue of gender bias in the gaming industry and community lies in the ignorance of harassment, as people insist that their comments are just jokes, turning the responsibility of female gamers if they feel offended, humiliated, or undermined.

The warped world of gender in gaming

By Qianzi Loo and Meadow Shen February 22, 2024

“Oh, you’re a girl?!” “But wait, you’re too good to be a girl gamer.”  Over time, these deprecating remarks have become running jokes. Still, they serve as reminders of the bias that exists...

TikTok has provided the ideal platform for showcasing the intricate and mesmerizing processes of crocheting, knitting and sewing. TikTok crafters, many of whom are from Generation Z, use their platforms to share their projects, tips and techniques.

Crafting a new narrative: TikTok’s impact on the revival of traditional hobbies

By Alene Keppy, Pleasant Valley High School - IA February 22, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, TikTok has emerged as a driving force behind the resurgence of traditional crafts, particularly crocheting, knitting and sewing. Generation Z has embraced...

After meticulously setting up lighting, sound, props, and other equipment, William (Pape) Crown 24, checks the camera for any adjustments that may need to be made. Daniel Franco 24 runs over his lines during the last few minutes before beginning the scene, preparing for his monologue.

The quest of SP Films and the value of learning history

By Jane Kim and Paula Gonzalez February 22, 2024

With a camera in one hand and crumpled script in the other, the SP Films crew began its film-making voyage as inexperienced sophomores in Yiu Hung Li and Claire Adams’ College Preparatory (CP) English...

A tattoo artist carefully hand-pokes each dot of ink into the client’s forearm. Handpoking is a form different from the conventional tattoo machine method that most people are used to. It creates a more vintage look. Photo by Ava Cho.

Rising from the shadows: A deeper look into South Korea’s “illegal” tattoo artists

By Nadia Woo, Daegu International School February 22, 2024

As a new generation comes of age, tattoos and body art become a common sight. However, in the small country of South Korea, the untold stories of tattooists reveal a deeper context that evolving societal...

Car clubs from over Ventura County, Calif. gathered to share their cars with glittering rims, smooth paint jobs and unique decorations.

Lowriders of Ventura County: Cars and culture

By Layla Solomon, Foothill Technology High School February 22, 2024

10 car clubs from across Ventura County, Calif., gathered at California State University Channel Islands (CSU Channel Islands) to display their unique cars together, listen to music and have a good time....

Photo courtesy of Scotti Everhart, graphic designs by Scotti Everhart & MOCEAN

Tyrone Grad Shines in Graphic Design

By Makenzie Soellner, Tyrone Area High School February 20, 2024

The last time you browsed Netflix or Hulu for a new show to binge, you probably saw something that 2018 Tyrone High School alumnus Scotti Everhart had a hand in designing. As a professional graphic...

Amoeba Music in San Francisco attracts many customers looking for new great finds for all music genres.

Spinning with success

By Jayden Breite, Carlmont High School February 19, 2024

One of the most important parts of music for many people is collection. Since all music in the past was sold in physical vinyl, CDs, and cassette tapes, the continuation of listening physically remains...

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